The problem with not re-imaging a computer each year is the build up of viruses and other unwanted software. AVG Remote Administration allows me to see and repair problems before they become noticeable.

I have a new server to replace my primary domain controller. I've added servers to the domain, but I've never had to remove one. Other than transferring the FSMO roles to the new server is there anything else on the AD side that I need to do? Also, the new server is 2008 R2 and the old server is 2003. All of my other servers are 2003 or 2003 R2. I'll also be putting in a NAS that's Storage Server 2008.

I really wouldn't recommend turning of a DC before you demote it. It's possible it would fall out of sync with the domain and when you turn it back on you may end up doing a ton of troubleshooting to get it to sync again for a box you want to turn off.

If you properly prepare your forest and domain and then run DCPROMO on the 2008 box, you do not need to move the roles manually. When you run DCPROMO on the outgoing DC, it will transfer the roles. If DCPROMO fails you are in a mess, but you would still have the mess if you had transferred the roles manually. Just seize the roles and then try and figure out how to manually remove references to a demoted domain controller from your active directory.

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